🧵Sewing Machine Basics is Back! New Dates are Live

Sewing Machine Basics is back! Make a reversible tote bag with our new instructor, Briana Di Natale. New dates available are:

Are you this close to throwing away something that just needs a button or hem or hole fixed? Need a special gift but just can't find anything special enough? Looking for clothes that make you feel excited about getting dressed every day? Learn sewing machine basics in this perfect-for-beginners class.

What you’ll make:

  • A reversible tote bag with a flat bottom that you can use for groceries, books, or anything at all. Never pay for a shopping bag again, or it’s perfect as a bonus gift.

Foundational sewing skills you’ll learn:

  • Fabric handling (choosing, cutting, pinning)

  • Machine operation (threading, tension, potential troubleshooting)

  • Seam construction (sewing, seam allowance)

  • Component creation & attachment (lining, straps)

  • Special techniques (flat-bottom, hand sewing)

Personalize your bag with your own style, favorite fabrics, or sentimental materials. If you plan to bring your own supplies, please read our Bring Your Own Material Guidelines.